Just Employment Law Limited is a company providing high quality employment
law advice, support and representation to a UK-wide clientelle.
We offer the economic advantages of a fixed-price annual employment law retainer. Each of our fee-earners has considerable experience of representing, protecting and promoting the interests of employers.
You can find out more by reading the following individual profiles of our team.
Managing Director
David McRae
LLB (Hons), Dip LP, NP
David is a well known employment law specialist. He qualified as a solicitor in Scotland and quickly established his reputation as a highly accomplished Employment Tribunal litigator.
As well as having responsibility for the overall direction of the company, David plays a full part in advising and representing our retained clients.
His formidable negotiation skills are greatly valued.
David is also a regular speaker and commentator on employment law matters, providing a pragmatic perspective on many of the legal issues affecting UK employers today.
Director
David Reid
LLB (Hons), Dip LP, NP
A solicitor qualified in Scotland, David concentrates exclusively in the employment law field. He has overall responsibility for the development and delivery of our retainer service to clients.
His in-depth technical knowledge of
employment legislation and his expertise in drafting contractual documentation ensure that our clients receive first class advice and support.
David is also the editor of our website and e-based services.
Gillian Cumming
LLB (Hons), Dip LP, NP
Gillian divides her time between contentious and non-contentious work on
behalf of clients. A solicitor qualified in Scotland, she has a particular interest in unfair dismissal and contractual disputes.
Gillian is involved with the
delivery of our retainer service and keeps clients updated with feature articles on employment law.
She also maintains a portfolio of client litigation and has an excellent Employment Tribunal record.
Rachel Blair
BA (Hons), LLB, Dip LP
Rachel brings to the team a wealth of experience in conducting Employment
Tribunal litigation involving large public and private sector employers.
She has considerable expertise in the areas of collective bargaining and labour relations and has proved to be a major asset to our clients with unionised workforces. Rachel is involved in all aspects of our services, including advisory work, contractual drafting and Employment Tribunal litigation.
Derek Currie
LLB (Hons), NP
Derek is a highly experienced employment law practitioner. A solicitor qualified in Scotland, he has extensive experience of contentious and non-contentious employment law problems.
He has advised and negotiated on many commercial and corporate disputes involving for example TUPE, unfair dismissals, collective and individual redundancies and contractual claims. He appears regularly before Employment Tribunals.
Stuart Swan
LLB (Hons), Dip. LP
A solicitor qualified in Scotland, Stuart plays a central role in the delivery of our retainer service to clients, advising them on all areas of employment law and practice. Stuart has a particular interest in the areas of contractual disputes and transfer of undertakings. He is experienced in delivering bespoke seminars and training to clients. Stuart is an experienced employment law litigator representing his clients’ interests before the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
